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House roll call 190 · 35th Congress · May 6, 1858

To adopt first amendment from committee of the whole on the state of union to H.R. 201, (11 stat. 295, app. 6-2-58), a bill making government appropriations for

On May 6, 1858, the House voted 61–101 (HR 201). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–44, Republicans 14–55, Others 5–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
61
No
101
Did not vote
83
Date
May 6, 1858

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 44 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 55 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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